Senior Manager Advisory & Planning (Wealth Management - Premier/Brokerage)

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

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The Senior Manager Advisory & Planning Wealth Management role is focused on leadership, coaching & mentorship of service focused financial advisors within Empower Personal Wealth, specific to the Wealth Management segment ($250k - $1m in individual client AUM) for Premier & Brokerage account customers to ultimately deliver high team performance in asset retention, client satisfaction, share of wallet growth, and client referrals. Performance in the role is measured in a variety of ways, including the team's performance with respect to client satisfaction, client retention, share of wallet growth, and generating client referrals. Significant emphasis is placed on client retention & satisfaction.

What You Will Do

Specific non-client-facing duties include, but are not limited to (estimated 80% of your time):

• Leading and mentoring a team of wealth management segment focused Advisors who serve Empower Premier & Brokerage clients, including conducting regular touch base meetings, call reviews, periodic bonus recommendations and performance reviews.
• Directly coaching a team of Advisors to ensure firm-wide performance goals are met or exceeded in the areas of new relationship onboarding, client contact, share of wallet growth, referral generation and client retention.
• Driving client service related projects and developments by identifying, prioritizing, and delegating areas where we can improve process, procedure, or technology.
• Conceptualizing and enhancing reporting for Advisors and management.
• Working with internal stakeholders to improve Advisor resource management to enhance client communication and education.
• Managing the daily schedules and PTO of a team of Advisors including adequate daily and holiday coverage.
• Enhancing and participating in initial training and ongoing education programs for Advisors.
• Participating in the recruiting and hiring of new Advisors.

Specific client-facing duties (20%) include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive relationship management via phone conversations, email communication, and in-person meetings. Client interaction is both proactive and reactive.
• Act as liaison between clients & various internal groups/departments within Empower Personal Wealth to serve clients.
• Initial point of elevation and escalation for any Client Service matter.
• Onboarding and servicing of mass affluent client relationships.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's Degree or extensive industry experience required.
• 2+ years' experience in financial services relationship management and operations preferred.
• Experience in a player-coach, managerial, and/or mentorship role, particularly with Mid- career professionals.
• FINRA Series 7, 24 and 66 (or 63 and 65) registrations required within corporate-established timelines.
• CFPpreferred.
• FINRA Fingerprinting required
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills, team-oriented, and collaborative.
• Ability to exhibit strong decision making supported by quantitative data and qualitative rationale.
• Excellent operational, organizational, and follow-up skills with the ability to manage and process complex operational work in an efficient manner.
• Ability to work at the strategic and tactical level.
• Expert, current knowledge of investment products and services.
• End-to-end experience with all aspects of retail investment service, such as front-office operations, ongoing client suitability, product personalization/maintenance, as well as client service and retention.
• Experience with all areas of the client operations aspect of investment advisory. Examples: (Account Establishment, ACAT, IRA distributions, etc.).

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

$87,400.00 - $123,400.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer * Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:

05-26-2026

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